BEFORE THE VIGIL

TSUYA NO YORU

Romantic drama cinema maestro Isao Yukisada adapts Naoki Prize-winning author Areno Inoue's Before the Vigil for the big screen, featuring an ensemble cast of 22 stars in this story of the ultimate love.

After running away to live on the island of Oshima, Matsuo (Hiroshi Abe) continues to be at the mercy of his wanton wife Tsuya. Even after being betrayed repeatedly, Matsuo's love for Tsuya remains strong. However, when Tsuya is stricken with cancer and falls into a coma Matsuo decides to inform all the men that were in her life of her impending death. Through this he comes into contact with their own wives and lovers. Revolving around one enigmatic woman, Before the Vigil weaves an intricate tell of sex and love.